All his life Speed Racer (Emile Hirsch) has dreamed of competing in a cross-country rally. With the support of his parents (John Goodman and Susan Sarandon) and girlfriend (Christina Ricci), the young man hones his natural skills. But the hotshot driver soon discovers he will need more than his incredible talent and his Mach 5 vehicle to beat a power-hungry tycoon (Roger Allam) intent on profiting from the racing world by fixing the matches.

Why is Speed Racer rated PG?

Official MPAA Rating: Speed Racer is rated PG for for sequences of action, some violence and language.

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From an early age, Speed Racer loves cars and struggles to keep his mind on his studies at school. On occasion, he is involved in schoolyard fights. However, the sport is not without it’s risks. Cars frequently crash, start on fire or explode. Drivers are forced over embankments or off cliffs. Some use illegal devices to disable their opponents’ cars. A young man drives aggressively when angry. Characters are shot, beaten, drugged, kicked in the groin and hit with a wrench. Others engage in hand-to-hand martial combat. A man has a gun held to his head. Cheating, bribery and threats are used. Women are shown in swimsuits and low cut dresses. Brief moments of mild sexual innuendo are included. A scene of surgery is shown along with some bloody injuries. Drinking and smoking take place at a party or in a gambling establishment. The script contains a scatological reference, some infrequent profanities and vulgarities.

Speed RacerCanadian Movie Ratings

Province

Rating

Rating Descriptor

British Columbia

PG

Violence.

Alberta

PG

Manitoba

PG

Violence.-----

Ontario

PG

Violence, Not Recommended for Young Children

Quebec

Not Rated

Martimes

Not Rated

Canadian Home Video

PG

About author

Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.